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Runners Unite for Boston! #runchat

Aurora. Newton. Boston. These acts of terror have rocked our nation. But the events yesterday hit me especially hard. I am saddened for the lives lost, I am saddened by the many injured both runners, family, friends and supporters alike. As a runner I have never questioned my personal safety during an event. I've run 14 half-marathons, my first full marathon last October and many 5K and 10K races. Not once did I have fear...well, I feared I wouldn't finish but no fear that harm would come to me as a result of terrorism.

Yesterday changed that. I had a moment when I thought to myself - "never again will I run a major race" and when I spoke to my mother she said "I won't be going to any more marathons!" but after my initial shock, I had to reflect and think - I will not be held hostage by terrorists. Today, I am joining members of the running community (one of the most supportive communities I have ever been a part of) and I am wearing blue and yellow in honor of Boston.

And in the midst of my recovery from major surgery, today I walked a hard and fast 26.2 minutes in honor of Boston. I made a video when I completed my workout and you can watch it below (click through if you are reading this by email).

And finally, I am RUNNING the Peachtree Road Race on Independence Day here in Atlanta. I will not allow an act of terrorism to keep me from doing one of the things that I love. My heart is heavy but I know that if I stop - if we stop - the terrorists will win. And that is not an option!